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Strawberry Cupcakes
Clara Pepper

Irresistibly Soft Strawberry Cupcakes with Fresh Frosting

Delight in these irresistibly soft Strawberry Cupcakes, featuring real strawberries and a fresh frosting that makes them a perfect spring or summer treat.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup sour cream room temperature
  • ½ cup whole milk room temperature
  • 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries finely chopped
  • drops soft pink food coloring optional
  • ½ cup unsalted butter room temperature, for frosting
  • ¼ teaspoon salt for frosting
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 cup pureed fresh strawberries
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for frosting

Method
 

  1. Prepare the cupcake batter by whisking together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy; add eggs and vanilla, alternating with dry ingredients and sour cream. Fold in strawberries and food coloring.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Pour ¼ cup batter into each cupcake liner. Bake for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  3. Allow cupcakes to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  4. For the buttercream, beat butter and salt until light; sift in powdered sugar, then add pureed strawberries and vanilla, beating until fluffy.
  5. Frost cupcakes and optionally garnish with fresh strawberries.
  6. Enjoy your beautiful Strawberry Cupcakes!

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18g

Notes

  • Measure flour by weight for consistency.
  • Always use room temperature ingredients for best results.
  • Check leavening agents for freshness.
  • Avoid overmixing the batter.
  • Cool completely before frosting.

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